7 Easy to Make Smoothies Even Your Kids Will Love

1. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies

Who doesn’t love the winning combination of peanut butter and banana? Adding peanut butter can help kick up the protein content so you feel full for longer. To take it to an even better level, you could even use chocolate milk instead of white milk.

Bananas are also a great smoothie fruit because they have so much fiber and potassium. That’s why this peanut butter banana smoothie has all of the right ingredients to energize you all day long.

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas cut into chunks
• 2 cups of milk
• ½ cup of peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 2 cups of ice cubes

2. The Classic Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberries and bananas are the ultimate classic fruit combination. It tastes great in any form you try, from candy to juice. For those picky children (or adults), this is a safe bet. If you have some strawberry lovers in your household, you can try using strawberry milk to get even more of that flavor packed in the glass.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of frozen strawberries
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 cup of ice
• 1 banana, peeled and in chunks
• 1 tablespoon of honey (this can be left out if you don’t want the extra sweetness)

3. Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

Good fruit smoothies don’t need to be boring- or generic! This cherry vanilla smoothie is the perfect blend of sweet and smooth so your tastebuds aren’t overpowered. You’ll want to keep making this one over and over again, we promise.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups of frozen, pitted cherries
• 1 ¼ cups of milk
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon of almond extract
• A pinch of salt
• 1 cup of ice

4. Orange Creamsicle

This is a smoothie you can get away with eating for dessert! It’s just like a milkshake, but better for you and it won’t cause a sugar crash. If you’re craving a creamsicle or an orange soda, put those cravings to rest with this delicious, healthier alternative.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of orange juice
• ½ cup of milk
• 1 banana (not too ripe)
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of ice cubes

If you don’t have any orange juice you can substitute fresh oranges, or frozen orange juice concentrate. However, if you use the frozen concentrate you’ll have to adjust your ice ratio.

5. Fiber Boost Berry Smoothie

This recipe comes to you from Dairy Goodness. It’s the perfect way to get some of your daily dose of fiber to keep you full for the rest of the day. Berries are full of antioxidants. They’re also beneficial for your digestive system and a great way to get your circulation going.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of milk
• 1 cup of frozen mixed berries
• 1 chopped, fresh pear
• 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon of either maple syrup or pure honey

6. Matcha Green Tea Smoothie

If you’re looking for a smoothie that can give you a pick-me-up filled with the power of antioxidants, make this matcha green tea smoothie. Matcha is a powerful green tea powder that’s filled with antioxidants, helps with detoxing, and gives you tons of energy.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, chopped (frozen or fresh- both work)
• ½ cup of milk
• ½ teaspoon of matcha powder
• ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract (this is optional, so use it to taste)

You can also add in a sweetener of your choice if you find that this recipe isn’t quite up to your liking.

7. Pineapple and Mango Green Smoothie

We couldn’t give you a few smoothie options without throwing in a green smoothie! This is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without actually tasting them. That translates to kid-friendly! You will also enjoy the added benefits of an energy boost to kick off your day.

Ingredients:

• ⅔ cup of frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup of frozen mango chunks
• 1 banana, chopped
• ⅔ cup of fresh spinach
• ⅓ cup of orange juice
• A cup of ice (use more or less as necessary)